Upcoming events.
OHSU Type 1 support group
The Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center offers support groups for adults (18+) living with diabetes. These groups provide an opportunity for participants to connect with others living with diabetes and share challenges, successes, and coping strategies. The groups meet monthly for one hour. Groups are free and open to all who are living with diabetes. You do not need to be an OHSU patient to attend these groups.
September Happy Hour
Join PDX T1D for our September happy hour at Victoria Bar in North Portland!
We’ll gather for good drinks, good food, and the kind of judgment-free conversation that makes our T1D community special. Victoria’s big neighborhood-bar feel, creative cocktails, mostly vegan menu, and heated patio make it a great spot to hang out, catch up, and welcome new faces. Come say hi and bring your fellow diabadasses!
OHSU Type 1 support group
The Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center offers support groups for adults (18+) living with diabetes. These groups provide an opportunity for participants to connect with others living with diabetes and share challenges, successes, and coping strategies. The groups meet monthly for one hour. Groups are free and open to all who are living with diabetes. You do not need to be an OHSU patient to attend these groups.
Breakthrough T1D Walk
Join us at the Breakthrough T1D Walk, the largest global event for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community! Every step powers research, advocacy, and support to improve lives while driving toward cures.
This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to raise T1D awareness and move us closer to a world without T1D.
For more information, please reach out to Deanna Kasper or call (858) 294-0743.
October Happy Hour
Come get cozy and a little adventurous with PDX T1D at the Boiler Room inside Kennedy School!
Hidden behind an unassuming hallway door, this multi-level former boiler room is packed with character, plus pool, shuffleboard, a jukebox, and plenty of McMenamins drinks and pub food.
Join your fellow T1Ds for a relaxed night of conversation, laughs, and community — no diabetes small talk required, but always welcome!
November Event - Birdie Time Mini Golf!
It’s time to tee up another PDX T1D happy hour! Join us at Birdie Time in SE Portland for a laid-back night of drinks, conversation, sports, games, and optional mini golf.
With its playful “adult playground” vibe, full bar, and mini golf course, Birdie Time is the perfect place to get together with fellow T1Ds, meet new people, and have a little fun outside the usual routine. Mini golf is optional; hanging out is mandatory!
December Happy Hour - SPECIAL DATE
Celebrate the season with PDX T1D at Lucky Labrador’s Quimby Beer Hall!
This laid-back Portland beer hall is all about bringing people together over handcrafted beer, simple satisfying food, and an unpretentious atmosphere — basically a pretty perfect setting for our crew.
We are hosting a special second-Monday December happy hour, so come raise a glass, catch up with old friends, meet some new ones, and celebrate making it through another year of life with T1D.
August Happy Hour
Join us in August for our monthly Third Thursday happy hour! This month we’re headed back to NW for a familiar haunt, North 45! We’ll gather at 7, but feel free to come early to capitalize on happy hour pricing.
Host: Dani & Kate S.
We are looking for future hosts for fall events & happy hours, please reach out to Herschel, Dani, or Kate P. for more information..
OHSU Type 1 support group
The Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center offers support groups for adults (18+) living with diabetes. These groups provide an opportunity for participants to connect with others living with diabetes and share challenges, successes, and coping strategies. The groups meet monthly for one hour. Groups are free and open to all who are living with diabetes. You do not need to be an OHSU patient to attend these groups.
PDX T1D goes to the ballbark
Join us for a Portland Pickles game next month! Gates open at 6pm with the game starting shortly after 7pm. Buy your tickets early before they sell out. Select the Left Berm at checkout to sit with us.
OHSU Type 1 support group
The Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center offers support groups for adults (18+) living with diabetes. These groups provide an opportunity for participants to connect with others living with diabetes and share challenges, successes, and coping strategies. The groups meet monthly for one hour. Groups are free and open to all who are living with diabetes. You do not need to be an OHSU patient to attend these groups.
Peacock Pride Happy Hour
Join us in June for our monthly Third Thursday happy hour! This month we’re headed to SE to check out the new Peacock bar in the former Crush bar space! We’ll gather at 7, but feel free to come early to utilize happy hour pricing.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a show inside and, as a result, we are planning to meet outside on 14th. There is an artistic overhang so, even if it rains, the area is covered. Please plan accordingly.
Host: Dani
We are looking for hosts for our July, August, and/or September happy hours, please reach out to Herschel, Dani, or Kate.
OHSU Type 1 support group
The Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center offers support groups for adults (18+) living with diabetes. These groups provide an opportunity for participants to connect with others living with diabetes and share challenges, successes, and coping strategies. The groups meet monthly for one hour. Groups are free and open to all who are living with diabetes. You do not need to be an OHSU patient to attend these groups.
Radio (Happy) Hour
Calling all diabadasses!
Summer is (almost) here and if we plan a rooftop patio meetup… well, chances are it’s going to rain. But as Portlanders, we can’t let that hold us back! Radio Room will be our May venue and they have both a rooftop and covered patio, so either way we’ve got our bases covered.
Join us at 7pm and we’ll go for a few hours!
Westside Trivia Night
2 hrs 26 Taps and a chance to dominate Trivia!! Trivia starts at 7:00, so arrive early to chat before the gloves come off.
BreakthroughT1D Adult Group (Virtual)
T1D is daily battle for adults, whether you’ve been living with it for days or decades. We welcome any adults who are interested in having more meaningful interactions on a diabetes-related topics they face. We have a monthly meet-up (every first Thursday of the month) with lightly facilitated topics for discussion like technology, research, and more.
To get the link for the meeting, please email or text Michelle Grinberg at mlgrinberg@yahoo.com or 503-572-8084.
OHSU Type 1 support group
The Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center offers support groups for adults (18+) living with diabetes. These groups provide an opportunity for participants to connect with others living with diabetes and share challenges, successes, and coping strategies. The groups meet monthly for one hour. Groups are free and open to all who are living with diabetes. You do not need to be an OHSU patient to attend these groups.
Sad//Happy Hour
Don’t be Sad! It’s time for April’s Happy Hour.
Sad Valley is a whimsical disco death bar in NE Portland. We’ll set up shop around 7pm and go until people burn out (it is a school night, after all). It may be sad, but we think this bar serves as a great representation of the optimism our group has about our diagnoses.
Breakthrough T1D Portland Hope Gala 2026
The 2026 Breakthrough T1D Portland Hope Gala brings together community leaders, families, and supporters for an inspiring evening dedicated to advancing research and improving the lives of those affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D). Guests will enjoy a night of elegance with cocktail receptions, premier auctions, and a moving Fund A Cure program, all while celebrating progress and fueling the mission to turn Type 1 into Type None. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we continue to raise critical funds that drive groundbreaking research and bring us closer to cures.
5:30 p.m. – Registration, Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. – Dinner, Program, Live Auction & Fund A Cure
Attire: Black Tie Optional
T1DPNW Adult Group (Virtual)
T1D is daily battle for adults, whether you’ve been living with it for days or decades. We welcome any adults who are interested in having more meaningful interactions on a diabetes-related topics they face. We have a monthly meet-up (every first Thursday of the month) with lightly facilitated topics for discussion like technology, research, and more.
To get the link for the meeting, please email or text Michelle Grinberg at mlgrinberg@yahoo.com or 503-572-8084.
2026 Portland Walk Committee Kick-Off Celebration
We’re kicking off the 2026 Portland Walk season! 💙
Join the Breakthrough T1D community to celebrate the passion behind the Portland Walk and learn how you can get involved 😊
RSVPs are now open for anyone interested in volunteering and/or interested in joining our wonderful Portland Walk Committee! Spots are limited so be sure to clam your spot 💙
📍 Lake View Taphouse
📅 March 22 | ⏰ 1 PM
Please RSVP to: rhodges@breakthrought1d.org
*Light food and round of drinks will be provided*
Cartopia & Happy Hour
Catch up with the PDX T1D crew over drinks and a meal from your favorite Cartopia cart!
T1DPNW Adult Group
T1D is daily battle for adults, whether you’ve been living with it for days or decades. We have created a new Breakthrough T1D group called T1DPNW for community support for any adult living in the PNW with T1D. We welcome any adults who are interested in having more meaningful interactions on a diabetes-related topics they face. We have a monthly meet-up (online monthly, in-person quarterly) with lightly facilitated topics for discussion like technology, managing basal and bolus, research, and more. We love welcoming new members to our discussion!
This meeting has a 7:00pm PT option along with a bonus lunchtime (12:00pm PT) option!
If you would like to be closer in touch with this growing community, please join us by contacting Lars Johnson at larserikjohnson@hotmail.com for the meeting details.
Trivia Night
Show off your niche knowledge and defend our broken-pancreas-gang's honor at Bare Bones. Trivia starts at 7:00, so arrive early to chat before the gloves come off.
Greenhouse Tea Party
Warm up with some tea and kava at Nalu Kava, a non-alcoholic speakeasy of tea, cacao, kava, kombucha, and other tasty elixirs.
Winterhawks Game
PDXT1D is headed to a Portland Winterhawks game. Please let us know if you’d like to sit in our section!
All tickets in our section are now claimed, but there are still tickets available. Please reach out if you’re coming!
DiabetesSangha Meditation Retreat
On Saturday, January 17, DiabetesSangha hosting their first hybrid retreat: a one-day mindfulness retreat that you can attend in person or online via Zoom, led by Sam Tullman. There is the added flexibility to join for a full day or a half day, depending on what works best for you.
Knock Back Happy Hour
Join your favorite T1Ds at the Knock Back for snacks, cocktails and great conversation in the Alberta neighborhood. See you there!
Breakside with Your T1D Besties
Come join your fellow type 1 besties for some happy hour fun at Breakside NW Slabtown! Kickoff the fall in style!
Fall Kickoff Happy Hour
Calling all diabadasses! Meet us and new member/host Elizabeth at Rontoms to meet and mingle with with fellow type 1 friends.
September Happy Hour
It’s not every day our happy hour locations have their very own Wikipedia page. Come join us for a legen-wait for it-dary night at the infamous Holman’s Restaurant! We can’t guarantee much, but it will be memorable. 7pm till whenever!
Last Thursday Walkabout
Pop Up meet up for a casual stroll around the Last Thursday Art Street Fair on Alberta.